Classification and Properties of Solids
Classification and Properties of Solids: Overview
This topic covers concepts such as The Solid State, Properties of Solids, Types of Solids on the Basis of Nature of Arrangement of Lattice Points, Crystalline Solids, Amorphous Solids, and Distinction between Crystalline and Amorphous Solids.
Important Questions on Classification and Properties of Solids
If an element in group formed a compound with an element in group of the periodic table, the compound formed is likely to _______

The ability of a given substance to exist in two or more crystalline structures is known as

Which of the following is/are pseudo solids?
Barium chloride dihydrate
Rubber
Solid cake left after distillation of coal tar

The correct increasing order of forces of attraction between particles of water, sugar, oxygen is:

A wooden table should be called a

Explain the Crystalline solids have sharp melting points.

Which type of intermolecular forces are present in the crystal lattice of iodine molecules?

How do the structures of quartz and quartz glass differ from each other?

A solid translucent material exhibited different optical clarity when seen through, from different side. What is the reason of such observation?

Some physical properties of crystalline solids like refractive index or electrical resistance show different value on measuring along different directions in the same crystal. This property is called:

Which of the following is/are pseudo solids?
I.
II. Barium chloride dihydrate.
III. Rubber
IV. Solid cake left after distillation of coal tar.

The substances that cannot flow from a higher level to a lower level are/is:

How are the properties of solids, liquids and gases different from each other?

Intermolecular forces and intermolecular spaces define the properties of solids, liquids and gases. Explain the statement with examples.

Give reasons for the following:
Intermolecular space in solids is negligible.

Which of the following is not an example of fluid?

Which of the following has the least intermolecular space?

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Which of the following cannot diffuse?

Which of the following is an amorphous solid?
